BMW 5 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 2005 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 2005 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1200 km on highway
880 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 2005 and BMW 5 series 2007 are practically the same length.